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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.68, 4,419.92 and 755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.68, 4,419.92 and 755.43 is: 1,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.68 : 4,419.92 = 755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.68/4,419.92 = 755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.68x = 4,419.92 × 755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.68x = 3,338,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,936.39/2,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.12

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